Care And Maintenance - Whirlpool AKM 260/IX Instructions For Use Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and
control panel
• Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mains
power supply and wait until it has cooled down.
• Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or
diluted liquid detergent.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products
or steel wool.
• Do not use vapour cleaning appliances.
• Do not use flammable products.
• Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt
or lemon juice, etc., on the cooktop.
Stainless steel surface
• Clean with a specific commercial product.
Note: if the cooktop is used continuously, the high
temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour
of the surface near the burners.
Cleaning the burners
1. Raise the cap and remove it.
2. Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up.
3. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid
detergent. (Do not wash into a dishwasher).
4. Rinse out and dry carefully.
5. Ensure that none of its openings is clogged.
6. Reposition the burner and cap.
Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not
use it when the burners are not in their housing.
Cleaning the electric hotplate
The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm.
Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish
with a cloth moistened with oil.
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